This site is the blogging component for my main site Crank Astronomy (formerly "Dealing with Creationism in Astronomy"). It will provide a more interactive component for discussion of the main site content. I will also use this blog to comment on work in progress for the main site, news events, and other pseudoscience-related issues.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Skeptoid Podcast
This is a collection of 10-15 minute podcasts on a wide variety of skeptical topics. I found it useful for a quick introduction to a variety of topics which I've heard about over the years but never really researched. There are many segments on the various flavors of creationism, scientific thinking, climate change, etc. Periodically he posts a corrections and responses to comments from listeners.

The Scale of the Universe
The original Powers of 10 (released in 1977, YouTube) video illustrated the broad range of size scales in the universe, ranging from the sub-atomic realm to the edge of the universe. An interactive version of Powers of 10, going from our everyday sizes to larger and smaller is now available.

The Flame Challenge
Ever wonder about the science behind something that seems so simple as a burning flame? This was a very good explanation and I learned about some details of the physics I'd not heard before.

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About Me

I obtained my doctorate in physics and astronomy in 1994. I currently work in scientific data visualization for the media and public outreach. For more information on how I became involved in the creationism issue, visit my main page